Volume One, Chapter 29: The Bandit Army Attacks—Trapping Them Like Turtles in a Jar

“Two miles to the left, there’s a two-star giant bat; three miles straight ahead, a five-star flame fox; five miles behind, some anomalies, though I can’t discern what they are. As for underground, there’s nothing unusual,” Qin Tian excitedly reported the spirit beasts sensed through the Fighting God’s perception.

But the situation had changed. Zhou Yang suddenly realized that whether the future unification of the realm belonged to the Cao family, the Sima family, or even the Liu or Sun families, it no longer mattered as much.

Watching Yang Ting’s moves, Gao Yu and the others stared intently, their faces soon lighting up with anticipation.

Suddenly, a clear, hearty voice came from the direction of the distant gate. A figure appeared at the entrance but dared not enter, as the gate was guarded by deathly sentinels.

“She was very sensible. Though she spent only a short time with His Majesty, those days were the happiest for both of them,” Dong Yu said.

She sighed quietly to herself. Something inside her loosened, a strange, indescribable feeling swelling within her heart, making her emotions toward the meeting grow more fervent. After a brief word with Quan Baolan, she hurried away.

Finally, someone voiced the main point, and everyone nodded in agreement, the voices growing louder and more chaotic. Soon, these discussions reached the ears of the two atop the building.

Though Lin Bixiao had already proven her strength and halted rumors with her deeds, she now felt more like a machine to those around her.

Because the Abyssal Flame Demon had discovered a brand-new ore and forged a level 90 divine warrior berserker weapon, his power surged greatly. Coupled with their earth-grade equipment and the sheer number of the Abyssal Legion, they could now rival the Snow Moon faction.

The bearded man said the reward matter had to wait until he returned to the capital and investigated thoroughly before informing her. For now, there was no rush.

Specifically, Sun Dianying found an excuse to impose martial law around the Eastern Tombs, then led his troops to blast open the burial chambers, unearthing the treasures and funerary artifacts of the Qing royal family.

Meanwhile, on this side, the highest cultivator was Senior Yidan, a peak-level mage. But with such a stark disparity, how could they directly strike the heart and crush the enemy’s lair? If even this was impossible, how could they hope to seize the magic dragon stone and rescue the millions of citizens in Wolong City?

This matter fully roused Shen Dongyang’s spirit. The two men clashed fiercely, completely unaware of Shen Yue’s entrance.

Qingwu Feiyang grew redder and redder as she spoke, unable to continue. She could never have said so much before, but now, thanks to Andy and Qian Ying, she had changed greatly.

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Suddenly, it seemed those ahead had received some news and hurried toward another exhibition hall down the corridor.

“Who said I’m jealous? Your soup would never taste good anyway,” Nangong Linyi said with a sour-grapes expression.

Life was truly good. Hu Sanqi often dreamed that if there was a chance, he would bring his clan brothers to serve in the army together. Life would be much better than back home.

The government only collected tax in silver dollars, and after countless secret dealings, these coins had mostly concentrated in the hands of the wealthy.

Tao Yaoyao raised an eyebrow. So now she could go to the capital? The homeroom teacher would surely approve her leave, right?

Gu Jingshen’s gaze darkened as he sat solemnly at the head of the table. His black eyes fixed so intensely that the eunuch felt numb. The Prince of War remained silent, and the eunuch dared not move.

After completing rehabilitation, Sikong Yuan cited the need for rest and stayed at the sanatorium, accompanying Zhao Rongrong as Liyue’s spokesperson and handling patients who came seeking treatment.

The formations slowly advanced toward the Xuanwu Army. At the moment they neared bow range, a dark cloud suddenly surged upward.

Hearing Liyue’s words, Wen Ruru felt uneasy. When the phone rang again, she immediately answered.

The first thing in sight was Chu Mo’s clearly sullen face, even Chang Lin beside him looked more silent. Hong Xi was absent.

After waiting a while with no movement inside, Huang Xinwan frowned and walked toward the room.

In just a few dozen breaths, dozens of bodyguards, each fighting ten enemies, were taken down by a single wolf—who would believe that?

Upon hearing Gu Jingshen’s protectiveness, the fox, looking innocent and scared, obediently crept into his arms, even letting out a little squeak.

“I have survived the stormy era of the Great Ming only through your protection!” Yongli helped each of them up one by one.

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Yu Sheng leaned against the cloud carriage, watching their figures fade into the distance. As his gaze shifted, he took in the expressions of Ning He Emperor and the others. This first trial would likely be even more tumultuous.

It was possible both teams entered the arena together and collided, allowing China to reap the benefits, or one team fought China while the other stole their prize—no one could say for sure.

This time, the highest-scoring member among the妖族was Wanxing Tianchao Tuji, a Kun. His innate strength was already formidable, and his diligent cultivation showed in his test scores: eight in bone structure, six in spiritual points, nine in root foundation, totaling twenty-three points, tying with Ning He Emperor for fourth place.

That indescribable power, a force that should not exist in this world.

Still that man, still that chest—but now his chest was broader, warmer, offering her complete security.

Huanhuan, due to Cai Xi’s intervention, had been focused entirely on Chen Lian. For him, gaining such a confidante was not bad, though her excessive attachment to possessions was a bit hard to bear.

“I’m actually quite surprised how a park nearly three hundred years old, never renovated or given new amusements, has survived until now.”

Later, he again topped tactical evaluations and successfully redeemed himself during the Dong Tianming incident, becoming a worldwide idol, admired not only by humans but also by the ship girls.

If the earlier daydream made her blush and heartbeat quicken, then seeing the completely naked Zhan Lan in person would embarrass her beyond words.

Ning Wei looked at her skeptically for a long time but could discern nothing. He began to doubt if he had wronged her.

“That’s right. It’s the destined bloodline—the most crucial element of the chosen child. Only with bloodline awakening can I truly become the chosen one!” Qin Fen nodded firmly.